Brian Armstrong

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Brian Armstrong is the co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, the largest publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange in the United States (NASDAQ: COIN). Armstrong founded Coinbase in 2012 with the mission of creating an open financial system. Under his leadership, Coinbase went public via direct listing in 2021 and has been a major force in bringing regulatory clarity to Bitcoin and crypto in the U.S. He is a frequent voice on Bitcoin policy and financial inclusion.

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Role: Co-founder & CEO, Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN)
Company: Coinbase
Notable: Led Coinbase IPO (direct listing) in 2021; major Bitcoin regulatory lobbying force
Twitter: brian_armstrong
Known For: Co-founding Coinbase, largest U.S. crypto exchange, Bitcoin regulatory advocacy, Coinbase direct listing 2021
Nationality: American
Bitcoin Since: 2012
Twitter Handle: brian_armstrong
Estimated Holdings: Unknown; personally holds Bitcoin, exact amount not disclosed

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